Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Develop and execute a long-term technical/behavioural capability development roadmap aligned with business transformation goals. • Position the institute as a strategic partner for productivity, reliability, and innovation in plant and project operations. • Benchmark with leading industry academies (domestic as well International) Curriculum & Program Development • Design and continuously upgrade curricula based on current & future training needs in thermal, renewable, and digital plant technologies. • Develop role-based and level-based learning pathways (e.g., O&M engineers, commissioning teams, project managers). • Integrate new-age learning methods — simulators, digital twins, AR/VR-based training, and online learning modules. Governance & Quality Assurance • Establish academic standards, assessment protocols, and certification systems. • Create a governance framework for course approvals, trainer accreditation, and training evaluation. • Ensure compliance with statutory and industry accreditation bodies (e.g., NSDC, CEA, DGMS, etc.). Stakeholder Collaboration • Partner with business units, OEMs, and technical experts to co-develop and deliver programs. • Build collaborations with universities, sector skill councils, and industry associations. • Engage with internal leaders to align programs with competency requirements and succession planning needs. • Collaborate with Adani Skill Academy Infrastructure & Resource Management • Oversee management of training infrastructure, laboratories, simulators, hostels, and digital platforms. • Manage institute budgets, faculty development, and resource optimization. • Drive digital transformation of the learning ecosystem (LMS, analytics dashboards, performance impact studies). Capability Building Metrics • Define and track KPIs such as training ROI, skill readiness index, deployment effectiveness, and internal certification rate. • Present quarterly reports to senior leadership on capability progress and future roadmap. Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering; Master’s in Engineering or Management preferred. Experience: Minimum 20–25 years in power generation, transmission, or heavy engineering industry with at least 5–7 years in a learning or capability-building leadership role. Proven track record in technical training management, skill academy leadership, or corporate learning governance.